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Pair Mid Century Lucite Table Lamps
Pair Mid Century Lucite Table Lamps

Pair Mid Century Lucite Table Lamps

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1970 Pair Mid Century Lucite table lamps with lamp shades Measure: H63 x D15.5 x W15.5 cm (Base) Shades diameter 38cm.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Modernist  Lacquered Grey and Beige Wood Table Lamps
Pair of Modernist  Lacquered Grey and Beige Wood Table Lamps

Pair of Modernist Lacquered Grey and Beige Wood Table Lamps

Located in Montreal, QC

Pair of lacquered grey and beige wood heavy with high quality polished chrome lamp shades.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Floor Lamp Möllers Armatur Sweden
Midcentury Floor Lamp Möllers Armatur Sweden

Midcentury Floor Lamp Möllers Armatur Sweden

By Möllers Armaturfabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast iron base, arm with goose neck fitted with E27 bakelite sockets and cream lamp shades. Designed in Sweden in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Christopher Spitzmiller Style Celadon Green Ceramic Lamps
Christopher Spitzmiller Style Celadon Green Ceramic Lamps

Christopher Spitzmiller Style Celadon Green Ceramic Lamps

By Christopher Spitzmiller

Located in Atlanta, GA

The lamp shades are not included.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian modern organic floor lamp, Sweden, 1930s
Scandinavian modern organic floor lamp, Sweden, 1930s

Scandinavian modern organic floor lamp, Sweden, 1930s

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Wrapped in rattan. Lamp shades without fabric.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bubble26 Smoky Rock Crystal Bubble lamps
Bubble26 Smoky Rock Crystal Bubble lamps

Bubble26 Smoky Rock Crystal Bubble lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of smoky rock crystal bubble lamps created by Phoenix. to the top of the rock crystal 16 inch Lamp shades are not included

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Ph80 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Ph80 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

Ph80 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Made in white acrylic lamp shades.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Gorgeous Palatial 19 th c Antique Brass Pair Lamps
Gorgeous Palatial 19 th c Antique Brass Pair Lamps

Gorgeous Palatial 19 th c Antique Brass Pair Lamps

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Gorgeous pair of 50” large impressive palatial 19 th c antique brass lamps with original brass lamp shades on beautiful embossed lamp bases.

Category

Antique 1890s American Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rock Crystal Bubble lamps By Phoenix
Rock Crystal Bubble lamps By Phoenix

Rock Crystal Bubble lamps By Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Rock Crystal Bubble lamps with aged brass finish. To the top of the rock crystal 17.5 inch Created by Phoenix, lamp shades are not included

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Bitossi Lamps, with Custom Made Shades by Rene Houben
Pair of Bitossi Lamps, with Custom Made Shades by Rene Houben

Pair of Bitossi Lamps, with Custom Made Shades by Rene Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

With a special new custom made silk lamp shades by René Houben. With warm gold inner-shade.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Pair Of Ceramic Table  Lamps Italian 1970's
A Pair Of Ceramic Table  Lamps Italian 1970's

A Pair Of Ceramic Table Lamps Italian 1970's

Located in London, GB

A pair of Italian 70’s ceramic table lamps in red, black and gold glazed ceramic, lamp shades not included.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Substantial Pair Italian Natural Cut Marble & Mirrored Metal Table Lamps
Substantial Pair Italian Natural Cut Marble & Mirrored Metal Table Lamps

Substantial Pair Italian Natural Cut Marble & Mirrored Metal Table Lamps

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Base (7.5W x 5D). 24H to top of socket. 19H to top of Marble. Barrel lamp shades shown for display only and not for sale (10H x 13D top x 15D bottom). 23 lbs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Nickel

1960s Modern Yellow Pottery and Brass Table Lamps
1960s Modern Yellow Pottery and Brass Table Lamps

1960s Modern Yellow Pottery and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

1960s modern yellow pottery with brass base and hardware table lamps. Shades for photography only. Height to light socket 21''.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vitta Floor Lamp
Vitta Floor Lamp

Vitta Floor Lamp

$12,476 / item

Vitta Floor Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

Floor lamp Vitta with structure in gold-plated polished brass and with crystal glass lamp shades.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vitta Table Lamp
Vitta Table Lamp

Vitta Table Lamp

$4,464 / item

Vitta Table Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

Table Lamp Vitta with structure in gold-plated polished brass and with crystal glass lamp shades.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Rembrandt Flying Fish Ceramic Table Lamps, Gray & Red, 1950
Pair of Rembrandt Flying Fish Ceramic Table Lamps, Gray & Red, 1950

Pair of Rembrandt Flying Fish Ceramic Table Lamps, Gray & Red, 1950

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Featuring asymmetric sculpted flared, reflective Dove Gray wave like cast gloss ceramic forms, raised flying fish in Red and Black line, Black enameled tubular stems, rectangular con...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass & Chrome Table Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass & Chrome Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass & Chrome Table Lamps

By Robert Sonneman, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Burbank, CA

They can be used as nightstand lamps or on end tables. They do not come with lamp shades, and are just for reference.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Modernist Brass Table Lamps by Kai Ruokonen for Sievä Oy, Finland, 1970s
Modernist Brass Table Lamps by Kai Ruokonen for Sievä Oy, Finland, 1970s

Modernist Brass Table Lamps by Kai Ruokonen for Sievä Oy, Finland, 1970s

By Kai Ruokonen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of brass table lamps by Kai Ruokonen, with large lamella lamp shades.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dual Head Floor Lamp
Dual Head Floor Lamp

Dual Head Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stylish bronze floor lamp's dual lamp shades make it a perfect purchase for a pair of readers.

Category

2010s Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Artisan Pair of Gold Sommerso Glass Table Lamps
Artisan Pair of Gold Sommerso Glass Table Lamps

Artisan Pair of Gold Sommerso Glass Table Lamps

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Lamp shades sold separately.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

DSS22 Rock Crystal Lamps By Pho
DSS22 Rock Crystal Lamps By Pho

DSS22 Rock Crystal Lamps By Pho

Located in New York, NY

Pair of modern rock crystal lamps with aged brass finish,to the top of the rock crystal 14 inch Lamp shades are not included.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps by Cenedese
Pair of Murano Glass Lamps by Cenedese

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps by Cenedese

By Cenedese

Located in Denton, TX

Lamp shades are not included.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Scandinavian Floor Lamp By Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB
Scandinavian Floor Lamp By Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB

Scandinavian Floor Lamp By Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB

By Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast iron base, 3 arms with goose neck fitted with E27 bakelite sockets and fabrics lamp shades. Designed in Sweden in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Pair of Brutalist Table Lamps made in Iron
Pair of Brutalist Table Lamps made in Iron

Pair of Brutalist Table Lamps made in Iron

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Pair of Brutalist Table Lamps made in Iron. For a better cheaper and fast transportation not include lamp shades.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Adam Silver Plated Empire Column Table Lamps
Pair of English Adam Silver Plated Empire Column Table Lamps

Pair of English Adam Silver Plated Empire Column Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Please note lamp shades NOT included. Pair of Antique silver plated table lamps.

Category

Early 20th Century English Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Rock Crystal Bubble ii Lamps by Phoenix
Rock Crystal Bubble ii Lamps by Phoenix

Rock Crystal Bubble ii Lamps by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

White rock crystal bubbles with hammered nickel finish stand,to the tops of the stand 16.5 inch Lamp shades are not included. Created by Phoenix.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Artisan Pair of Murano Glass Cube Table Lamps
Artisan Pair of Murano Glass Cube Table Lamps

Artisan Pair of Murano Glass Cube Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Italy 2022. Made to order. Lamp shades are not included.

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamps Produced by Bergbom in Sweden
Table Lamps Produced by Bergbom in Sweden

Table Lamps Produced by Bergbom in Sweden

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Please note: These table lamps are being sold without any lamp shades.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

Pair of Table Lamps by Banci
Pair of Table Lamps by Banci

Pair of Table Lamps by Banci

By Banci

Located in Red Lion, PA

Rare model of Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of Saturn disc ball lamps in metal by the Italian designer Banci. Needs to be rewired Black lamp shades included

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Travertine Lamps
Pair of Vintage Travertine Lamps

Pair of Vintage Travertine Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

We paired with rectangular lamps shades. Shades are not included. Body measures 16" H x 8.25" W x 8.25" D.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Pair of Bitossi Lamps, with Custom Made Shades by Rene Houben
Pair of Bitossi Lamps, with Custom Made Shades by Rene Houben

Pair of Bitossi Lamps, with Custom Made Shades by Rene Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

With a special new custom made silk lamp shades by René Houben. With warm gold inner-shade.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Nancy Corzine Silver Leaf Lamps Hollywood Regency Glamour
Nancy Corzine Silver Leaf Lamps Hollywood Regency Glamour

Nancy Corzine Silver Leaf Lamps Hollywood Regency Glamour

By Nancy Corzine

Located in Atlanta, GA

They measure " height to the top of the sockets. The lamp shades are not included.

Category

Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Late 19th Century Glass Jug Table Lamps
Pair of French Late 19th Century Glass Jug Table Lamps

Pair of French Late 19th Century Glass Jug Table Lamps

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Belle Epoque style large bottle form table lamp with maroon lamp shades (PRICED AS PAIR) Good condition consistent with age and use

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Pair of Greek Key Chrome Table Lamps
Pair of Greek Key Chrome Table Lamps

Pair of Greek Key Chrome Table Lamps

By Visual Comfort

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Each lamp has a double bulb socket. Lamp shades sold separately.

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Custom Pair of Modern Sculptural Plaster Lamps
Custom Pair of Modern Sculptural Plaster Lamps

Custom Pair of Modern Sculptural Plaster Lamps

Located in New York, NY

We currently have one pair in stock. The lamp shades are not included.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Bloor Lamp Brass/lacquered Metal By Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB
Bloor Lamp Brass/lacquered Metal By Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB

Bloor Lamp Brass/lacquered Metal By Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB

By Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast iron base, two arms with goose neck fitted with E27 bakelite sockets and white lamp shades. Designed in Sweden in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Table Lamp designed by Andre Ricard, for Metalarte, Spain, 1970 's
Mid-Century Table Lamp designed by Andre Ricard, for Metalarte, Spain, 1970 's

Mid-Century Table Lamp designed by Andre Ricard, for Metalarte, Spain, 1970 's

By André Ricard

Located in Vienna, Austria

This all metal lamp consists of a pair rotating metal lamp shades attached to a circular chrome centrepiece with a mounted switch.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Hand Painted Tole Canister Lamps
Pair of Hand Painted Tole Canister Lamps

Pair of Hand Painted Tole Canister Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of hand painted tole canister lamps. Priced for a set of 2. Lamp shades are not included.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

A Pair of 1970's Italian Glazed Ceramic Pineapple Lamps
A Pair of 1970's Italian Glazed Ceramic Pineapple Lamps

A Pair of 1970's Italian Glazed Ceramic Pineapple Lamps

Located in London, GB

A pair of white glazed ceramic lamps in the shape of pineapple, wired to UK standards, lamp shades do not included.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

HWC30 Rock Crystal Lamps By Phoenix
HWC30 Rock Crystal Lamps By Phoenix

HWC30 Rock Crystal Lamps By Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Lamp shades are not included. Created by Phoenix Custom metal finish upon request.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Tall Table Lamps in Brass Produced in Denmark
Pair of Tall Table Lamps in Brass Produced in Denmark

Pair of Tall Table Lamps in Brass Produced in Denmark

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of tall table lamps in brass. Produced in Denmark. Please note: We’re selling these table lamps without any lamp shades.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bloor Lamp Brass/lacquered Metal By Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB
Bloor Lamp Brass/lacquered Metal By Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB

Bloor Lamp Brass/lacquered Metal By Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB

By Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast iron base, two arms with goose neck fitted with E27 bakelite sockets and laquered aluminum lamp shades. Designed in Sweden in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Antonio Pavia Brass Flamingo Floor Lamp
Antonio Pavia Brass Flamingo Floor Lamp

Antonio Pavia Brass Flamingo Floor Lamp

By Antonio Pavia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian 1980's Antonio Pavia Lacquered Wood Base & Body Brass Accents as shown Hollywood Regency Heart Shaped Lamp Shades Height: 15" Width: 18" Overall Floor Lamp ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

HWC26 Rock Crystal Lamps By Phoenix
HWC26 Rock Crystal Lamps By Phoenix

HWC26 Rock Crystal Lamps By Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Lamp shades are not included. Created by Phoenix Custom metal finish upon request.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Table Lamps, Butterfly Lamps, White Plaster and Gold Leaf Base, Contemporary
Table Lamps, Butterfly Lamps, White Plaster and Gold Leaf Base, Contemporary

Table Lamps, Butterfly Lamps, White Plaster and Gold Leaf Base, Contemporary

By Area ID

Located in New York, NY

The butterflies reach 27 inches. Total height with lamp shades Measure 33.75 inches. Designed and produced by a local artist in NYC.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

1950s Brass Table Lamp by Edvard Hagman
1950s Brass Table Lamp by Edvard Hagman

1950s Brass Table Lamp by Edvard Hagman

Located in New York, NY

Dimensions (as pictured): H 18.25 in x D 7 in. x W 15 in. Lamp shade (solo): H 6 in. x D 6.75 in. Lamp arm (without the lamp shades): H 14.5 in. x D 5.25 in. x W 10 in.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamps Model B-010 Produced by Bergboms in Sweden
Table Lamps Model B-010 Produced by Bergboms in Sweden

Table Lamps Model B-010 Produced by Bergboms in Sweden

By Bergboms

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Please note: These table lamps will be sold without any lamp shades.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

HSC30 Rock Crystal Lamps By Phoenix
HSC30 Rock Crystal Lamps By Phoenix

HSC30 Rock Crystal Lamps By Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Created by Phoenix. Lamp shades are not included. Custom Metal finish upon request

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

HSC26 Rock Crystal Lamps By Phoenix
HSC26 Rock Crystal Lamps By Phoenix

HSC26 Rock Crystal Lamps By Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Lamp shades are not included. Created by Phoenix Custom metal finish upon request.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Vintage Italian Brass and Marble Dolphin Table Lamps, 1970s
Pair of Vintage Italian Brass and Marble Dolphin Table Lamps, 1970s

Pair of Vintage Italian Brass and Marble Dolphin Table Lamps, 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Vintage Brass and Marble Italian Dolphin lamps with dark green paper shades. Lamp shades have a 14" diameter with a height of 9.50".

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Midcentury Floor Lamp Möllers Armatur Sweden
Midcentury Floor Lamp Möllers Armatur Sweden

Midcentury Floor Lamp Möllers Armatur Sweden

By Möllers Armaturfabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast iron base, arm with goose neck fitted with E27 bakelite sockets and silk cream lamp shades. Model 87-1, gray painted metal with height/lowering function.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Chunky Lucite Lamps attributed to Karl Springer Mid Century Modern Glamour
Chunky Lucite Lamps attributed to Karl Springer Mid Century Modern Glamour

Chunky Lucite Lamps attributed to Karl Springer Mid Century Modern Glamour

By Karl Springer

Located in Atlanta, GA

They have been rewired and are ready to use. Lamp shades are not included.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of James Mont Silver Leafed Lamps
Pair of James Mont Silver Leafed Lamps

Pair of James Mont Silver Leafed Lamps

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

The price is for the pair Lamp shades NOT included   

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Victorian Milk Glass Table Lamps with Hand-Painted Roses, USA, 1900
Victorian Milk Glass Table Lamps with Hand-Painted Roses, USA, 1900

Victorian Milk Glass Table Lamps with Hand-Painted Roses, USA, 1900

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Victorian pair of milk glass lamps on reticulated brass bases hand painted with red roses.Beautiful linen lamp shades with pink and yellow roses trim, Great feminine touch to any int...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass

Scandinavian Floor Lamp By Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB
Scandinavian Floor Lamp By Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB

Scandinavian Floor Lamp By Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB

By Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast iron base, 2 arms one with goose neck fitted with E27 bakelite sockets and fabrics lamp shades and one with painted aluminum shade.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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Lamp Shades For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of lamp shades for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique lamp shades was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 1392 antique and vintage lamp shades at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 80 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Lamp shades have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Lamp shades made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Alexandre Vossion, Poul Henningsen and Ifö Electric each produced beautiful lamp shades that are worth considering.

How Much are Lamp Shades?

Prices for lamp shades start at $50 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $2,500.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation. 

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Lamp Shades

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mica is a natural mineral that is mined from the earth and then formed into sheets. These sheets can then be handcrafted into lamp shades, which when illuminated, emit a warm earthy glow. Shop a collection of mica lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A softback lampshade is made by gathering or stretching the outer fabric over a metal frame. This fabric is then cut off, stitched, and finished at the top and bottom of the frame. These shades are often created with a process that involves tucks, pleats, gathers, or smoking. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage softback lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Banker’s lamps are green because it was believed that the color would be mentally soothing to encourage concentration. It was also thought to reduce eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are three main lamp shade fittings. Spider fittings which are most commonly used for table and floor lamps, uno fittings and clip-on fittings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    For a 22-inch lamp, the size of shade that you should consider is around 7 to 7.5 inches in height. Generally, a lampshade should be one-third of the height of a lamp. Its diameter should be twice as wide as the width of the base. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.